Preconstruction Project Manager

Job Summary

PRECONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

The Preconstruction Project Manager leads the Preconstruction Group’s efforts with daily management, coordination, and successful completion of the project scope, budget, and schedule from notice of award to project mobilization. The role is based full‑time in the San Diego, CA office.

• Perform all Preconstruction Project Engineer job responsibilities.
• Maintain cost control ledger and job cost statements.
• Prepare billings and expedite payments.
• Set up and maintain all aspects of the CMiC system.
• Prepare bid packages, solicit and evaluate bids, and write project procedures.
• Review plans for completeness and accuracy.
• Supervise and train Preconstruction Project Engineers and clerical staff.
• Ensure procurement activities align with LNTP scope, budget, and schedules.
• Collaborate with business development, engineering, accounting, construction, and legal departments to create contract scopes of work.
• Work with Engineering and Procurement to understand design constraints and material lead‑times, ensuring long‑lead procurement items are released during the LNTP phase.
• Define and create LNTPs; research and understand project‑specific design requirements including owner/contract and permit requirements.
• Act as liaison with the Engineering Manager to track changes that impact project schedule and/or budget.
• Represent SOLV Energy in owner meetings and support estimating reconciliation for each design iteration.
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to the Project Team and management, specifically cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion.
• Effectively manage project risk, evaluate probability and severity of risk events, and prepare mitigation plans with the project team.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with Owners, Engineers, Vendors, and Subcontractors, building strong partnerships while ensuring prompt owner notification of impacts.
• Support Operations and/or Contracts Teams in negotiating final EPC Budget, Scope, and Schedule.
• Communicate final scope of work with Procurement, Operations, and Business Partners.

• Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural degree, or equivalent experience.
• Thorough understanding of plans and specifications.
• Field experience (5–8 years) as Project Engineer or Assistant Superintendent.
• Leadership ability to build a cohesive, high‑performing project team in a remote environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication, organizational, and people skills.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office suite and industry‑standard tools such as Bluebeam Revu.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Detail‑oriented, motivated self‑starter.
• Ability to travel (estimated 25%).
• 5+ years construction experience; 2+ years scheduling and estimating experience.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

San Diego, CA (full time, office based)

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Salary range: $ – $ per year.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future. SOLV Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, veteran status, parental status, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.